Head of School — Thamarai International School, Thanjavur

₹10.5L – ₹13.7LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–11 yrs1 openingsCloses 19 Oct
● posted 3 Jun

Job description

Overview

Immediate opening: Head of School at Thamarai International School in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. About the institution: Thamarai International School in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu — a senior secondary setup — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Position: as Head of School, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹10.5 LPA – ₹13.7 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application on this page and Thamarai International School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.

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Role details

Vacancies
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Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Take ownership of the role's day-to-day deliverables.
·Partner with the relevant department leads.
·Maintain accurate records of work completed.
·Communicate proactively with the leadership team.
·Contribute to school events and routines as needed.

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Thanjavur.

  1. NTT / KG→
  2. PRT (Primary)→
  3. TGT (Middle)→
  4. PGT (Senior)→
  5. HOD→
  6. Vice Principal→
  7. Principal
Thamarai International School
CBSE · Thanjavur · 30:1 students per teacher
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
30:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi
LANGUAGES
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
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